Radiation Safety Training Course for Radioactive Transport Drivers Transporting Medical Isotopes

Overview

This programme is designed and delivered by WIQAYA Institute to the requirements of the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change and the IAEA International Basic Safety Standards. It builds the core competence the role requires and supports the certification your facility must evidence at inspection.

Course aims

• Classify and package radioactive material correctly for transport
• Complete the required transport documentation
• Apply security and route planning requirements
• Control dose during loading, carriage and unloading
• Respond correctly to a transport incident

Who should attend

• Drivers carrying medical radioisotopes
• Radiopharmacy logistics staff
• Hospital supply chain coordinators

Modules

• Classification of radioactive material for transport
• Packaging, labelling and placarding requirements
• Transport documentation and consignment procedures
• Vehicle security and route planning
• Dose control during loading, carriage and unloading
• Emergency response during transport incidents

Prerequisites

Candidates should be able to read and write in the language of delivery. Some courses require the final examination arranged by the Ministry.